burdened
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of burdened
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Instead of efficiently replacing damaged components and preserving healthy tissue, aging muscle cells become increasingly burdened by proteins that should have been cleared away.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
"Any initiative that strengthens Ukraine's already highly capable, but heavily burdened, cyber defence efforts is a welcome development and could provide a valuable force multiplier," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
The trade war also can be expected to hit U.S. consumers already burdened by higher prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Perhaps to their point, you aren’t burdened by your own children — don’t allow yourself to be burdened by theirs.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
Normally nymphs were quick—at least the ones at Camp Half-Blood were—but these were burdened with posters, T-shirts, and other Narcissus™ merchandise.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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